The GMAT test and Veritas Prep program overview

1. Introduction GMAT and course overview 1

2. The GMAT Leading B-schools and management education programs worldwide recognise the GMAT as the most effective predictor of success GMAT program now accepted by more than 5000 business and management programs around the world Consisting of three main parts delivered in English and administered in test centers around the world, the GMAT exam measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical and writing skills that you’ve developed over time. The exam helps graduate programs assess your qualifications for advanced study in business and management. Your scores are good for five years, so you have the ability to start your graduate studies now or down the road. 2

3. GMAT structure GMAT is a computer-based adaptive test administered worldwide by GMAC in collaboration with Pearson Vue and ACT Online registration through www.mba.com 3

4. GMAT Structure Interactive tutorial no time limit Analytical Writing Assessment Analysis of an issue 30 minutes Analysis of an argument 30 minutes Optional Break 10 minutes Quantitative 37 questions 75 minutes Problem solving Data sufficiency Optional Break 10 minutes Verbal 41 questions 75 minutes Critical Reasoning Sentence Correction Reading Comprehension 4

5. Observations on GMAT -CAT Any negative aspects negated by level playing field Positive Aspects Choose convenient time to take the test Fewer disturbances than on paper test Fewer questions on the test Get your score at the end Timer in corner of screen 5

6. Computer Adaptive Test Test administered on a computer Only one question presented at a time Must answer each question before proceeding to the next Computer Adaptive Test Continually adapts difficulty based on your performance 6

7. GMAT CAT decision tree 800 Correct More difficult Correct 600 More difficult Correct Correct Same as start Incorrect Start Incorrect 400 Incorrect Less difficult Incorrect Less difficult 200 Incorrect 7

8. How Your Score is Determined Number of questions you answer Whether you answer correctly or not Level of difficulty and other statistical characteristics Therefore… Give yourself enough time to answer every question (severe penalty for unanswered questions If a question is too time consuming Or you do not know the answer make an educated guess 8

9. Myths about GMAT It is more important to respond correctly to the test questions than to finish the test Fact – There is a severe penalty for not completing the gmat test The first ten questions in each section are critical and hence more time should be devoted to these Fact – All questions count and hence pacing is crucial 9

10. Pacing on quant section 10

11. GMAT scoring 11

12. Veritas Workbook Flow Lesson (Typical) Explains a type of question in the GMAT Explains Veritas methodology to master it Practice drills Designed to improve necessary skills Practice problems (Classwork & homework) Mix of medium and advance level gmat questions Challenge problems Solutions Why correct or incorrect Shortcuts Answer key 12

13. VeritasSession plan 2011 13

14. Typical Veritas prep Class 15 – 30 min Homework review (student questions) 60-75 min Lesson fundamentals (drills) 10 min Break 80 min Lesson (continued), In-class problems 14

15. Additional Resources 1500 practice GMAT questions in workbooks Further recommended reading – Official Guide (main & supplements) Veritas on demand (recorded lessons, online) at www.veritasprep.com Essay insight (evaluation of 2 essays 1 issue, 1 argument) 17 practice CATs Email support – saugata@veritasprep.com(verbal) arindam@veritasprep.com(quant) rajiv@veritasprep.com(admissions) Phone support : 9810528444 (saugata) 9350102313 (arindam) 9891426135 (rajiv) 15

16. Practice CATs GMAT prep (2 tests) (download from www.mba.com or my acccount at www.veritasprep.com) Veritas prep’s GMAT simulator (7 tests) 800score (5 tests) Thomson Peterson (3 tests) Veritas Prep Beta quizzes New practice problems 16

17. Use practice CATs to work on Speed/accuracy Taking test on computer Time management Stamina 17

18. About Veritas Prep Elite GMAT preparation & admissions consulting Largest privately-held GMAT-preparation and graduate school admissions consulting company in the world Set up in 2002 on the campus of Yale College by Chad Troutwine and Markus Moberg Headquartered in Malibu California Operates in 100 cities in 22 global countries More than 30000 students have chosen Veritas Prep to gain admission to the world’s elite graduate management programs 18

19. Best of luck! 19